The Art of Film with Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.
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1.The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
26-10-202346 minExplore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
2.The Magic of Ealing Studios
02-11-202347 minMade at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
3.Nouveau Horror
09-11-202342 minIn the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
4.Depiction of War
16-11-202344 minExplore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
5.Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
23-11-202344 minAs long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
6.The Many Faces of Biopics
30-11-202346 minReal-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.
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